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Watchet, United Kingdom

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3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,581 Population 2/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Watchet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.1819°N, 3.3308°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 128 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 74 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 70 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 61 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 97 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 150 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 27 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 14 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 27 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 58 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 46 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 70 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 31 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 27 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 120 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m — 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in

Watchet has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.2").

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